News from Seattle's Office of Economic Development

Seattle to host two NCAA Division I National ChampionshipsSeattle Sports Commission
The Seattle Sports Commission (SSC) is excited to announce that both the 2012 NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming and Diving Championship and 2013 NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship will be hosted in western Washington.

The Ave: It rises, falls, rises againSeattle P-I
This concentration of micro-boroughs continues to be a distinct feature of the Ave (University Way NE). It’s one of the few major retail corridors (home to some 250 businesses) that hasn’t lost its mom-and-pop character, or its characters.

Seattle LGBT Commission launches needs assessment survey for communityCity of Seattle
The Seattle LGBT Commission has launched a new website and online survey to assess the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in Seattle on issues including housing, education, health, public safety and community involvement. Results will be used by the Commission, City departments, nonprofit organizations, businesses and associations to address the issues raised.

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